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Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Denies Robert Roberson Clemency Day Before Scheduled Execution
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has declined to commute the sentence of death row inmate Robert Roberson, who is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, October 17. The vote was 6 to 0. The board voted by the same margin to not recommend a 180-day reprieve. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is
State Seeks Recusal of Judge Cornelio in Case of Death Row Inmate Over False Bench Warrant, Secretive Proceedings
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office (HCDAO) is seeking the recusal of a criminal court judge who is accused of issuing a false bench warrant, engaging in secretive proceedings, and creating evidence for the defense for death row inmate Ronald Lee Haskell. According to a motion to recuse, Judge Natalia “Nata” Cornelio issued sealed orders
Interview: Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne on the Texas GOP, November Election, Border Crisis
The Texan spoke with Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) for an interview covering her newly appointed position as Republican Party of Texas victory chair, the Texas GOP’s stakes this November, and the border crisis. Below is a transcript of that conversation, lightly edited for readability. You were appointed to head up the 2024 Victory Fund
NWTF Invests In Research Projects
Via its largest single annual investment in wild turkey research, the NWTF recently distributed $655,447 to nine wild turkey research projects for the organization’s 2024 allocation. Between NWTF funding and partner support, about $6 million will support the nine wild turkey research projects. “Thanks to our volunteers, partners and staff, our National RFP program has
TPWD Reveals Waterfowl Season Forecast
Increased duck numbers and steady rains provide optimism for Texas waterfowl hunters gearing up for the start of the new season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicated that the May population survey yielded positive results for the first time in years. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) May Waterfowl Breeding Population and
Cruz, Allred Spar Over the Border, Abortion, and Biological Men in Women’s Sports in Lone Senate Debate
The first and only U.S. Senate debate between Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX-32) featured clashes over the classic hits of the economy, border security, and the direction of Washington, D.C. along with a side of two top wedge issues. The top issue for Texans in every poll is the border, and
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Denied 10 Percent Rate Increase, Prefacing Legislative Fight
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s (TWIA) proposed 10 percent rate increase has been denied by its governing state agency following public opposition. Cassie Brown, commissioner of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), issued an order on Monday rejecting the agency’s proposal. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to
The Unicorn Smallmouth
In a lifetime of exploring Pennsylvania’s spectacular Susquehanna River, Joe Raymond had never seen a smallmouth bass like this one. So, when the renowned fishing guide recently set the hook into a 7-pound, 24-inch beast, his fishing buddy Tom Mills watched Raymond’s usual cool, calm façade come a little unhinged. “When a guy who guides part of
Running After Reds
Schooling reds can move super fast during fall months and keeping up with them can be challenging. Here are some tips to put more fast-moving schooling reds in the box. Preparation for this kind of fishing begins at home. Make up a tackle box or bag with some key lures for targeting fast-moving reds. Start with spoons.
Former Harris County Judge Franklin Bynum Given Second Reprimand for ‘False Statements’
For the second time this year, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) has issued a public reprimand for former Judge Franklin Bynum of Harris County, this time for making false statements about an administrative court judge and Supreme Court of Texas Justice Nathan Hecht. In August, the SCJC issued a public reprimand for Bynum,
5th Circuit Court of Appeals Allows Texas to Enforce Voter Integrity Law
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the State of Texas’ request to pause a district court’s injunction against a 2021 Texas election law, citing the Supreme Court’s guidance against altering election laws close to an election. The order notes that the “law has been on the books for over three years, but
Lake Fork To Host Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship
Bassmaster has announced the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship scored by TourneyX will be held on Lake Fork in Yantis, Texas, as part of the festivities surrounding the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors in Fort Worth. The championship at Lake Fork will be a two-day event, March 19-20, 2025.
